incurs

Definition of incursnext
present tense third-person singular of incur

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for incurs
Verb
  • Meanwhile, former volleyball star Tess craves reviving an on-hold career and pursues a job as a coach and even wades into the dating pool.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Members pay a monthly fee and serve as virtual co-producers on every project, and also are given a say on which projects the studio pursues.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • The team also requested to speak with Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, but that request was denied by Atlanta as the franchise seeks a new head coach that could retain Ulbrich on staff.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The suit seeks a jury trial and damages.
    David Chiu, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The story follows a young woman, a lifelong swimmer and Olympic hopeful, who accepts a college swimming scholarship in Texas in order to escape an abusive father and an alcoholic, suicidal mother.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Trying to escape her past, Millie (Sweeney) accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Sklenar).
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • CoreCivic, one of the main companies that contracts with ICE to operate immigration detention centers, is headquartered in Nashville.
    Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Anyone who contracts the illness should seek medical attention and get treated with antibiotics sooner than later, according to the health department.
    Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Australian Geographic reports that the bird catches prey midair during hunting.
    Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Despite these close ties, the identity of the murderer catches her completely by surprise.
    Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The organization also welcomes volunteers who want to help at events.
    Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
  • This year welcomes her first novel, a story of girl teenagedom and yearning, and an older male professor that takes up the centrality of the protagonist’s obsession.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Its program embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion alongside educational excellence.
    Ray Domanico, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
  • However, this model recalls the small living movement's roots with a compact cabin-like dwelling that runs off-the-grid and embraces rustic styling.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Incurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incurs. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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